Body/cab mounts
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Mountain Pass
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Body/cab mounts
I'll be body swapping my '86 in the spring, posting here since it should be the same as the '87-'96. I found 2 different mount kits, just wondering if anyone has used either, or what your opinions are. Personally, I think it may be worth it to get the more expensive one since it seems more OEM, but I'm not sure.
The 2 kits I found going through forums on here and some Google:
https://shop.broncograveyard.com/198...uctinfo/33101/
https://shop.broncograveyard.com/198...uctinfo/33096/
The 2 kits I found going through forums on here and some Google:
https://shop.broncograveyard.com/198...uctinfo/33101/
https://shop.broncograveyard.com/198...uctinfo/33096/
Hotshot
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From: Northern Ontario
Hey, I just looked into this.
I went with energy suspension. Simply because it’s a complete kit. Ive read though that it can be a rougher ride. I haven’t installed them yet though.
The other one you have listed looks nice, but not complete, you have to source out the lower mounts. But I don’t know any thing about them either.
There is also S&B. Expensive, but look very nice. Silicone. Everything in the kit.
I went with energy suspension. Simply because it’s a complete kit. Ive read though that it can be a rougher ride. I haven’t installed them yet though.
The other one you have listed looks nice, but not complete, you have to source out the lower mounts. But I don’t know any thing about them either.
There is also S&B. Expensive, but look very nice. Silicone. Everything in the kit.
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Mountain Pass
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From: Saskatoon, SK
Thanks for the input, I didn't know about the S&B. You're right they sure look nice, but ouch on the price, mostly since I'm in Canada. Also didn't catch the bit on the one kit that I'd need to buy lowers, thanks for that.
Hotshot
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Ouch, yes. Im in Canada too. Just fixing up my ‘96 250. The exchange rates and shipping are terrible right now. COVID isn’t helping either. Several parts are back ordered or simply not available right now. Good luck with it.
Cargo Master
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From: Laramie, WY
Certainly a matter of opinion but I would say the energy suspension cab mount bushings were the single worst thing I've installed on my truck. They fixed a leaning cab due to worn out stock bushings, for a low price, and for that I was happy. But, my truck sees plenty of washboard roads and rougher terrain. They transmit a lot of vibration and bumps into the cab, which is tolerable but not ideal. My biggest issue is they are too stiff for these rubber framed trucks. My cab roof pops when the axles get crossed up, and I have a crack end to end on the top of the windshield from the induced cab torsion. Some people are perfectly happy and I'd only heard they are a little rougher, never heard they are flat out bad when really off road. Might not be an issue for you just wanted to give you a heads up.
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Certainly a matter of opinion but I would say the energy suspension cab mount bushings were the single worst thing I've installed on my truck. They fixed a leaning cab due to worn out stock bushings, for a low price, and for that I was happy. But, my truck sees plenty of washboard roads and rougher terrain. They transmit a lot of vibration and bumps into the cab, which is tolerable but not ideal. My biggest issue is they are too stiff for these rubber framed trucks. My cab roof pops when the axles get crossed up, and I have a crack end to end on the top of the windshield from the induced cab torsion. Some people are perfectly happy and I'd only heard they are a little rougher, never heard they are flat out bad when really off road. Might not be an issue for you just wanted to give you a heads up.
Hmm. Well, that doesn’t give me the warm fuzzy feeling I was hoping for...
Lead Driver
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From: Tobyhanma, PA
I installed Energy cab mounts on my truck. It was a pain but not too bad. Fixed the cab sagging issue, didnt notice any more vibrations then normal, but i also have a 7.3 F350 and a few other mods.
Definitely make sure you get a complete kit with hardware. The front bolts had to be cut on mine.
Definitely make sure you get a complete kit with hardware. The front bolts had to be cut on mine.
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I did the Energy Suspension kit last year. Quietened the rattles, squeaks & improved the handling like never before.
The full kit with bolts is what you get unless you are a glutton for punishment.
I can understand washboard roads being rough on poly, but also how aftermarket rubber does not live as long as OEM & compresses real quick.
Also with that 33101 kit, you STILL have to buy a poly kit to get the rest of the bushings or so it says.
The full kit with bolts is what you get unless you are a glutton for punishment.
I can understand washboard roads being rough on poly, but also how aftermarket rubber does not live as long as OEM & compresses real quick.
Also with that 33101 kit, you STILL have to buy a poly kit to get the rest of the bushings or so it says.
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It might be a fine kit for your use. If so that's great, it's cheap & straightforward. On road I'd say it helped cornering stability, minor increase in feeling cracks in the road but not a bid deal. Overall I did not find it to be a good fit for my use, and wanted to mention it because I hadn't seen that kind of feedback online before I installed it. For reference, my front end cycles 13-14" travel and I'll still lift a tire from time to time. Most trucks don't see that kind of terrain so it's a non-issue that the bushings are stiff. To do it again I'd go OEM (if available?).
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Mountain Pass
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Thanks for the input everyone. After reading what you guys and the guys in the Bullnose forum say, looks like I'll go for the more O.E. style mounts as opposed to the Energy or S&M silicone (about $600 to get them here in Sask!) I'll post here again when I do my swap.
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